mameluco
/mameˈluko/
In Spanish, a romper is called mameluco.
The term refers to a one-piece garment worn by infants or young children.
Which one should you use?
While the English word 'romper' is often used as a loanword in some Spanish-speaking fashion contexts, mameluco is the standard term for an infant's one-piece outfit in many regions.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The term mameluco is commonly used in many Latin American countries to refer to an infant's one-piece garment.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of mameluco is mamelucos.
How do you pronounce it?
/mameˈluko/
Did you know?
- The term mameluco originally referred to a caste of warrior-slaves in Egypt who eventually became the ruling class.
- While mameluco is common in Latin America, speakers in Spain are more likely to use the word pijama or mono for a one-piece infant garment.
- In some regions, you might hear the word overol used for similar one-piece garments, though this often implies a more rugged, work-oriented style than an infant's mameluco.
Examples in context
- Rompió el jarrón y lo hizo trizas.He broke the vase and smashed it to pieces.
- Voy a quebrar este lápiz, ya no funciona correctamente.I'm going to break this pencil, it doesn't work properly anymore.
- El mameluco es de color azul.The romper is blue.
- Compré un mameluco de algodón para el bebé.I bought a cotton romper for the baby.
- Ese mameluco es muy suave.That romper is very soft.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are shopping for baby clothes.
- Mateo¿Te gusta este mameluco?Do you like this romper?
- MaríaSí, es muy bonito.Yes, it is very pretty.
- MateoEs perfecto para nuestro hijo.It is perfect for our son.
- MaríaEntonces, vamos a comprarlo.Then, let's buy it.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry mameluco, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
